Centenarians

Centenarians, people who have reached 100 or more, are a group growing quickly across most developed nations. Drawing on official data from international and national sources, this book examines extreme longevity and sketches the social, demographic, health and living circumstances of long-lived people in 28 European countries. By setting out and comparing the information country by country, the book offers a clearer picture of Europe's centenarian population than has been available so far. It is written for students and researchers in population aging, gerontology and geriatrics, as well as social scientists and policymakers who need to anticipate and respond to the challenges that extreme longevity brings.